First speakers announced for WorldDAB conference session at IBC2024

The first speakers for WorldDAB’s conference session at IBC2024 in Amsterdam have been announced.

IBC2024 takes place 13th – 16th September at RAI, Amsterdam. WorldDAB’s conference session is on Sunday 15th September. The theme is Energising radio: global advances and innovations in DAB+, moderated by WorldDAB’s Project Director, Bernie O’Neill.

Bernie has headed the organisation since 2011, with overall responsibility for the direction and management of WorldDAB activities, she works to increase the adoption and implementation of DAB+.

Jacqueline Bierhorst is the newly appointed President of WorldDAB who has experience from broadcasting in the Netherlands. She supports global collaboration to advance the uptake of DAB+.

Matthieu Rawolle is a Senior Media Analyst at the European Broadcasting Union since 2021.  As part of the Media Intelligence Service, he writes reports and helps EBU Members anticipate the industry’s evolution and defend public service media’s value and uniqueness.

Lindsay Cornell has worked for the BBC in a variety of engineering, editorial and leadership roles across radio, TV, and spectrum regulation. He has experience in leading collaborative projects through his roles as Chairman of CEPT FM PT51, dealing with spectrum issues for programme-making, and as Chairman of the WorldDAB Technical Committee, managing the stability and development of the respective standards.

Will Jackson is Communications Manager with extensive experience of UK audio and radio, including regulation, network operation and production.

You can find out more about IBC2024 at the WorldDAB website.